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  • 9 October 2025

    Is Article 176 of the Polish Commercial Companies Code Still a Safe Solution?

    11:18 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InBusiness
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    Both the Polish Social Security Institution (ZUS) and the National Health Fund (NFZ) have recently taken the view that remuneration paid to a shareholder (partner) for services provided to the company should be subject to social contributions. Is Article 176 of the Polish Commercial Companies Code (KSH) still a viable and secure solution? A recent article in Rzeczpospolita features a commentary by Piotr Sekulski, PhD, on this issue.

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  • 12 August 2025

    Tip Tax in Poland – Who’s Responsible for Paying It?

    13:06 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InBusiness
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    In recent weeks, the issue of tip tax in Poland has stirred debate among employers and hospitality workers alike. Is it the waiter who pays tax on tips, or does the employer bear the responsibility? What are the rules for ZUS contributions? Recent comments by Piotr Sekulski, PhD tax advisor, shed light on this increasingly common question.

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  • 4 July 2025

    Reclassification of a Mandate Contract and Its Impact on Personal Income Tax (PIT)

    14:50 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InGeneral rules
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    Does the reclassification of a mandate contract by ZUS create a tax liability? How do the Polish tax authorities approach this issue, and is their interpretation favorable for taxpayers? Recently, the daily Rzeczpospolita published an article featuring a commentary by Piotr Sekulski PhD, a tax advisor, addressing this topic. Reclassification of a Mandate Contract by […]

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  • 24 June 2025

    Preferential ZUS for a Former Shareholder – Are You Entitled to the Relief?

    17:37 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InBusiness
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    The topic of preferential ZUS for a former shareholder of a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) raises many questions among entrepreneurs in Poland. After closing the company and registering a sole proprietorship, can such a person benefit from reduced ZUS contributions? And how does preferential ZUS differ from the start-up relief in this case?

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  • 13 June 2025

    Startup Relief for Former Shareholders of an LLC in Poland

    14:55 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InBusiness
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    Startup relief for former shareholders of a Polish LLC (sp. z o.o.) raises many questions among entrepreneurs. Can you benefit from this relief when opening a sole proprietorship after closing your company? What are the applicable rules? How does ZUS approach this? Let’s take a closer look.

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  • 6 May 2025

    ZUS Adjustment After Changing the Form of Taxation

    11:22 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InPIT
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    ZUS Adjustment After Changing the Form of taxation. Changing your form of taxation can have negative consequences for entrepreneurs. In certain situations, a ZUS adjustment may be required after such a change. But what should you do if you switch your tax form but don’t earn your first income until later in the year? A recent article published in Rzeczpospolita included expert commentary from Piotr Sekulski, PhD on this issue.

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  • 23 November 2024

    Choosing the Optimal Taxation Form in Poland: A Year-Long Commitment

    06:57 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InBusiness
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    What taxation form should you choose when running a sole proprietorship in Poland? This is one of the most significant questions entrepreneurs face every year. The choice of taxation form directly impacts the personal income tax (PIT) entrepreneurs pay. What factors are decisive? What should you focus on?

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  • 10 November 2024

    Is Lump-Sum Taxation Profitable?

    14:39 Bydr Piotr Sekulski In12% lump sum
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    Lump-sum taxation has recently become a popular form of taxation in PIT settlement. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and lower tax rates. However, while lump-sum taxation has its advantages, it also has certain drawbacks that should not be overlooked.

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  • 11 October 2024

    ZUS Health Insurance Contribution 2025?

    14:35 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InFlat rate (19%)
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    Last week, there were announcements about what the health insurance contribution 2025 might look like. Should entrepreneurs be worried? Is this a revolution? How could the proposed changes affect entrepreneurs paying ZUS? Recently, an article in Rzeczpospolita included a comment by Dr. Piotr Sekulski on this topic.

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  • 20 August 2024

    UoP and B2B with the same company – ZUS tightens its stance

    14:26 Bydr Piotr Sekulski InZUS - social & health contributions
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    It is a common practice for companies to employ a person under an employment contract (usually for the minimum wage) while simultaneously cooperating with that person under a B2B contract. The benefits of combining UoP and B2B stem from the assumption that there is a convergence of two titles for social insurance contributions, i.e., the employment contract and business activity. However, in some cases, a risky situation may arise where the employment contract becomes the sole mandatory title for social insurance contributions.

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Piotr Sekulski, PhD

Doctor of Law (Jagiellonian University), author of numerous publications and scientific presentations. He collaborated with the universities of Buffalo (USA), Salzburg (Austria) and Heidelberg (Germany). As an expert on tax regulations at the Adam Smith Research Centre he participated in the preparation and evaluation of the regulations concerning entrepreneurs (e.g. e-meetings of shareholders). He gained professional experience in reputable tax advisory companies.

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